Technology
As a member of Ramsey Ambulance, you will use various applications throughout your career. Below is a description of all the apps and programs we use and links for them.
When To Work- When to work is our scheduling software. Through this program, you can sign up for shifts and special details.
EDispatch- EDispatch is a program we use as our digital pager. This program plays our dispatch tones through your phone to alert you to a call.
I Am Responding- This program is connected to the police dispatch desk so they can see we have a crew responding to the call. The officers use it to know who is on the ambulance. It is imperative that you call in for every call you go on.
ImageTrend- All patient care activities must be charted. This software allows us to digitally create patient care reports or PCRs. All members of the crew must sign PCRs.
EMT or Driver?
EMT Class
The EMT class is offered every Fall, Spring, and Summer starting in September, February, and June respectively. It is a 6-month course in the fall and spring, every Monday and Wednesday or every Tuesday and Thursday. There are also select Saturdays or Sundays you will have to attend class. Classes are held in either Mahwah or Paramus.
When the class opens up the line will send out an email and will work with you to get you into the class. You will be able to see what days work best for you and what time each class starts. This is a tough class but there are many resources available to you to help you through it. We host a study group at the building once a week, email Chris Hurley for more information.
Bergen County EMS Training Center
Driver Training
Driving the ambulances is a big task and a very important job. Without drivers, we literally would not be able to get the ambulance in service. Driver training is overseen by the Chief. In driver training, you will learn about the equipment on the rig, your role as a driver, our service area, on top of how to drive an ambulance. The length of driver training varies from person to person but takes a minimum of 2 months to complete. Send an email to the Chief to begin driver training.
New Member Training
Before and after you begin riding you will continue learning by taking in-house classes and completing core competencies. The in-house classes are mandatory courses covering the basics of the many things you will encounter in the field.
Core Competencies are benchmarks you must demonstrate while riding to show mastery in each competency.
You must complete all of these before becoming a fully cleared EMT or driver. See a line officer if you have questions about your status.
In House Courses
Safety and Documentation
(Must be Completed before your first call)
Lifting and Moving
Medical Emergencies
Traumatic Emergencies
Behavioral Emergencies
Core Competencies
Equipment Management
Information Gathering
Patient Assessment
Crew Management
Scene Management
Committees and Operations Teams
Committees
Committees assist the Admin office in their day to day work, all members are encouraged to join two. Click here to find a list of our committees then, email the president to request to join.
Operational Teams
Operational teams assist the Operations office in their day to day responsibilities. Members are encouraged to join if interested. Email the Chief if you would like to inquire more.
Radios
Fleet
Analytics
Uniforms
Logistics
Policies
Get On The Ambulance!
In order to ride in the ambulance, you must have completed BLS CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, and the Safety and Documentation Course at a minimum. Once you have completed those talk to the Chief and sign up! Make sure to wear pants, closed-toe shoes, and a blue shirt if you do not have your full operational uniform yet.
As a past Chief once said,
"The worst thing you can do is not show up"
See you on the rig!
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New Member Training
Before and after you begin riding you will continue learning by taking in-house classes and completing
Committees and Operations Teams
Committees
Committees assist the Admin office in their day to day work, all members are encouraged to join two. Click here to find a list for two commitees.
Operational Teams
Operational teams assist the Operations office in their day to day responsibilities. Members are encouraged to join if interested. Email the Chief if you would like to inquire more.
Radios
Fleet
Analytics
Uniforms
Logistics
Policies
Get On The Ambulance!
In order to ride in the ambulance, you must have completed BLS CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, and the Safety and Documentation Course at a minimum. Once you have completed those talk to the Chief and sign up! Make sure to wear pants, closed-toe shoes, and a blue shirt if you do not have your full operational uniform yet.
As a past Chief once said,
"The worst thing you can do is not show up"
See you on the rig!